KARA, Nairobi Rivers Commission Mobilize Residents for Sh50 Billion Nairobi River Revival

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By  Irene 
 The once-neglected Nairobi River is now at the heart of an ambitious regeneration program, with the Kenya Alliance of Resident Associations (KARA) and the Nairobi Rivers Commission urging residents to take an active role in shaping its future.

Speaking at a joint stakeholder forum at Waridi Paradise Hotel, KARA Chief Executive Officer Henry Ochieng’ underscored the importance of community involvement, noting that lasting transformation depends on residents’ ownership.

“As KARA, we represent the voice of communities. This project is not just about cleaning the Nairobi River, but about creating a platform for residents to contribute ideas, engage, and be part of lasting solutions,” Ochieng’ said, assuring Kenyans of KARA’s continued partnership with key players to deliver a healthier river.

The Nairobi Rivers Commission, established by President William Ruto in 2022, is leading the KSh 50 billion initiative that covers 27.2 kilometers of the river and its tributaries. Commissioner Joseph explained that the river has been divided into six management zones to tackle major pollution sources, including solid waste, raw sewage, and industrial effluents.

“Our mission is to unite all stakeholders to address these challenges,” Joseph said, noting that pollution has reduced the river basin’s water flow by nearly half, undermining its ecological and social value.

Commissioner Mumo added that the regeneration goes beyond environmental clean-up, describing it as a catalytic development project with social and economic impact.

“The Nairobi River regeneration is more than an environmental clean-up. It is a development project that will create opportunities, restore dignity, and improve livelihoods,” he said.

The first phase of the program includes construction of 10,000 affordable housing units, development of markets for 20,000 traders, a new trunk sewer line along the river corridor, and creation of more than 25,000 direct jobs. Authorities also expect reduced flooding and improved sanitation across the city.

With government agencies, community groups, and residents rallying behind the initiative, the Nairobi River Regeneration Program is being hailed as a turning point in reclaiming one of Nairobi’s most vital natural resources.





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